US3559834A
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Closure for aging still wine in bottle
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1969-06-18
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Granted: 1971-02-02
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Expires: 1989-06-18
Abstract
Abstract A closure for a bottle containing still wine, comprising a plastic cap having a central opening which exposes the upper portion of a cork rigidly secured to the cap; the cork permitting the still wine in the bottle to breathe sufficiently for aging of the particular wine. The configuration of the opening functions as a guide for a corkscrew. The cap has an inner ring which is resiliently expansible for snugly receiving the cork which is also secured to the cap by adhesive means, an outer ring in the cap secured concentrically to the inner ring for bearing against the lip of the wine bottle. The inner ring may be provided with dimples or flanges to augment the securing relationship of the cap to the cork. The central opening may be large enough to receive and guide the corkscrew as a whole, or one or several smaller openings may be provided to receive and guide the spiralshaped shaft of the corkscrew. A cap threaded on the neck of the bottle, the cap having a cork secured to its underside and being provided on its top with an opening or plurality of openings so that the cork can breathe, the cork being in a state of compression and of a thickness adapted for aging the particular wine in the bottle. An optical optional plastic insert between the cap and cork retards the diffusion of atmospheric gases into and out of the wine bottle.
Inventors
- 👤 Walter S Taylor
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 21:13
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D39/00; B65D39/0052; B65D39/0058; B65D39/16; B65D41/00; B65D41/32; B65D41/58
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 17
Claim 1
Independent Claim
150 words
For combination with a wine bottle for aging still wine, a cork disposed in the neck of said bottle sealing the wine therein, the portion of said cork within the neck of said bottle being compressed to between 30 and 40 percent of its original diameter, a cap secured to the portion of said cork which extends above the neck of said bottle, said cap defining an inwardly open ring-shape space at its periphery, said space being sufficiently large relative to said neck accommodating different selected degrees of expansion of said corks of different diameters in said space, said cap having an opening therein exposing a portion of said cork to the atmosphere, said cork having a perviousness in its compressed state for a slow diffusion of oxygen into said bottle whereby said oxygen chemically reacts with substances in said wine during a predetermined aging period to improve its flavor.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
150 words
For combination with a wine bottle for aging still wine, a cork disposed in the neck of said bottle sealing the wine therein, the portion of said cork within the neck of said bottle being compressed to between 30 and 40 percent of its original diameter, a cap secured to the portion of said cork which extends above the neck of said bottle, said cap defining an inwardly open ring-shape space at its periphery, said space being sufficiently large relative to said neck accommodating different selected degrees of expansion of said corks of different diameters in said space, said cap having an opening therein exposing a portion of said cork to the atmosphere, said cork having a perviousness in its compressed state for a slow diffusion of oxygen into said bottle whereby said oxygen chemically reacts with substances in said wine during a predetermined aging period to improve its flavor.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
22 words
For a combination in accordance with claim 1, wherein said cork extends at least one inch into the neck of said bottle.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
50 words
For a combination in accordance with claim 1, wherein said cap has a plurality of openings, tongues extending normally from said openings into the expanded portion of said cork in said space whereby said cork breathes through said openings and said tongues secure said cork from turning in said cap.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
25 words
For a combination in accordance with claim 3, wherein said openings are in the lower portion of said cap and said tongues extend upwardly therefrom.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
25 words
For a combination in accordance with claim 3, wherein said openings are in the upper portion of said cap and said tongues extend downwardly therefrom.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
43 words
For a combination in accordance with claim 1, wherein said cap has a plurality of said openings, the edge of each of said openings being beveled for receiving and guiding a corkscrew in contact therewith along the central longitudinal axis of said cork.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
118 words
For combination with a wine bottle for aging still wine, a closure which comprises a cork and a cap receiving said cork, said bottle having the outer upper part of its neck threaded, said cap being correspondingly threaded and threadably secured on said neck, said cork being compressed between said neck and said cap, said cap having aperture means exposing a portion of said cork, substantially all of said cork in said cap being sufficiently compressed and having sufficient thickness permitting a slow diffusion of oxygen through said aperture means and said cork into said bottle to take place and said oxygen chemically reacting with substances in said wine during a predetermined aging period to improve its flavor.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
118 words
For combination with a wine bottle for aging still wine, a closure which comprises a cork and a cap receiving said cork, said bottle having the outer upper part of its neck threaded, said cap being correspondingly threaded and threadably secured on said neck, said cork being compressed between said neck and said cap, said cap having aperture means exposing a portion of said cork, substantially all of said cork in said cap being sufficiently compressed and having sufficient thickness permitting a slow diffusion of oxygen through said aperture means and said cork into said bottle to take place and said oxygen chemically reacting with substances in said wine during a predetermined aging period to improve its flavor.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
45 words
For a combination in accordance with claim 7, wherein said cap has a plurality of openings and tongues extending normally therefrom into said cork, said cork permitting said wine to breathe through said openings and said tongues securing said cork from turning in said cap.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
27 words
For a combination in accordance with claim 7, wherein said cork includes a portion thereof extending into said neck, said portion being under compression in said neck.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
25 words
For a combination in accordance with claim 9, wherein said portion of the cork is reduced between 30 and 40 percent of its original diameter.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
17 words
For a combination in accordance with claim 9, wherein said aperture means comprises a plurality of apertures.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
33 words
For a combination in accordance with claim 11, wherein the periphery of said cap is undulated interiorly and exteriorly, said cork being received between said undulations to improve its purchase by said cap.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
25 words
For a combination in accordance with claim 9, wherein an insert is disposed between said aperture means and said cork, said insert means being porous.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
158 words
For a combination with a wine bottle for aging still wine, a closure which comprises a cork and a cap receiving said cork, said bottle having the outer upper part of its neck threaded, said cap being correspondingly threaded and threadably secured on said neck whereby said cork is compressed between said neck and said cap, said cap having aperture means exposing a portion of said cork, said cork including a portion extending into said neck and being sufficiently compressed in said cap and having sufficient thickness wherein a slow diffusion of oxygen through said aperture means and said cork into said bottle takes place and said oxygen chemically reacts with substances in said wine during a predetermined aging period to improve its flavor, an insert disposed between said cork and said aperture means, said insert being porous but less porous than said cork whereby the diffusion of oxygen into said bottle is substantially retarded by said insert.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
158 words
For a combination with a wine bottle for aging still wine, a closure which comprises a cork and a cap receiving said cork, said bottle having the outer upper part of its neck threaded, said cap being correspondingly threaded and threadably secured on said neck whereby said cork is compressed between said neck and said cap, said cap having aperture means exposing a portion of said cork, said cork including a portion extending into said neck and being sufficiently compressed in said cap and having sufficient thickness wherein a slow diffusion of oxygen through said aperture means and said cork into said bottle takes place and said oxygen chemically reacts with substances in said wine during a predetermined aging period to improve its flavor, an insert disposed between said cork and said aperture means, said insert being porous but less porous than said cork whereby the diffusion of oxygen into said bottle is substantially retarded by said insert.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1974-02-01 | 1974-08-03 | 1975-02-02 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-02-01 | 1978-08-03 | 1979-02-02 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-02-01 | 1982-08-03 | 1983-02-02 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |